Graduate Process Engineer

-; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is looking for a Graduate Process Engineer to join their Birmingham office. In this role, you will collaborate with industry leaders in the pharmaceutical and life sciences field, undertaking various engineering tasks and supporting technical aspects of projects over a transformative two-year program. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering and offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field is required.
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Proven proficiency in engineering design software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.
• Attend job and construction meetings in-office and onsite.
• Prepare process equipment specifications and layouts.

Skills

Communication skills

Engineering design programs

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a Graduate Process Engineer to join our team at our office located in Birmingham UK.

The Graduate Process Engineer will undertake specific tasks on project teams using their education, creativity, and expertise to resolve engineering problems and tasks as they are assigned. This developmental position enables the Graduate Process Engineer to learn to apply theoretical knowledge to practical applications. A pool of knowledge and experience from all the IPS teams across the world will be available to our graduates and, consequently, more experienced staff will always be available when a graduate engineer needs support.

As a member of our team, you'll collaborate within a diverse and inclusive group of Designers, Architects, and Engineers. In this transformative two-year program, you'll work on developing design concepts for Feasibility, Concept, Basic Design, Site Master Planning Studies, and Detailed Design information. Your focus will be on the technical aspects of projects, with a particular emphasis on those related to the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences industry from Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient manufacture to Fill Finish facilities.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate directly with our prestigious clients, global brand leaders in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.
• Work alongside a dedicated group of industry professionals who are passionate about delivering cutting-edge facilities.
• Attend job and construction meetings in-office and onsite.
• Provide support during the purchasing phase of projects by compiling technical bid analysis for process equipment packages.
• Support the IPS CAD and BIM teams with the development of 2D and 3D engineering packages.
• Prepare process equipment specifications, calculations, datasheets, and schedules.
• Prepare equipment layouts.
• Apply industry standards and guidelines to equipment and pipework design to ensure pharmaceutical safety and quality compliance.
• Work with the supply chain to obtain vendor compliance and cost estimates.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• A commitment to attaining further professional development within the next three years, with support provided by the company.
• Proficiency in the MicrosoG Office suite.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with an emphasis on fostering a communicative and inclusive workplace.
• Proven skills in computer operation for engineering design programs.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centres, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; colour; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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